Police arrest individuals in separate fraud and extortion cases in India

Authorities in India have arrested two individuals in separate criminal cases involving impersonation and financial fraud.

In Kerala, 38-year-old Lijo Felix was arrested at Thiruvananthapuram Airport upon his return from Germany. Felix is accused of posing as a cyber cell officer to intimidate a woman. He allegedly claimed the woman was under surveillance for watching obscene content and pressured her into sending explicit videos under the guise of a mandatory counseling process.

In Delhi, 26-year-old Vikrant Kumar, also known as Vicky Tomar, was arrested for defrauding a female police constable of 24 lakh rupees. The suspect reportedly established contact with the officer via Instagram, posing as a prominent figure in the cricket world. He lured her into making investments with promises of high returns, leading the victim to take out personal loans and borrow from acquaintances to fulfill the investment demands. The suspect is also accused of physical assault and harassment.